22 May 2012
More study—more money
University study has paid off for students, who tonight were presented with Freemasons scholarships totalling $220,000.
The A-grade students were handed their scholarships by the Rt. Hon. Sir Don McKinnon at Parliament’s Legislative Council
Chamber (subs 22 May), with two students being graduates of his ‘alma mater’, Lincoln University, Rachel Grout (left) and Paula Charmley.
Seven post-graduate scholarships of $10,000 and 25 university scholarships of $6,000 were presented to 32 students from
Auckland, AUT, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago universities by the former Deputy Prime Minister
of New Zealand and past Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Over the last 34 years, Freemasons New Zealand has - through The Freemasons Charity - funded nearly $3.97 million in
scholarships to 986 students, making it one of the country’s largest, privately-funded university scholarship
programmes.
Addressing the students, Sir Don stressed the importance of education.
“In my travels to countries everywhere I can attest to people’s liberation through education. With education there are
no boundaries, without it there is only a future shackled to poverty.”
Freemasons Grand Master Selwyn Cooper complimented parents and families of the scholarship recipients, all of whom are
A-grade students with strong and active involvement in their communities.
“Without the encouragement and support of families, the success of these scholars might not have been so exceptional.
“We are all members of the one community and in our own way we all pull our weight and contribute. These are not the
easiest of times, and many struggle in this global recession. But with a sound education, plans and ambitions, there is
no doubting that a bright and exciting future beckons,” said Selwyn Cooper.
Speaking directly to the students, the Freemasons Grand Master also made a plea.
“Although I recognise the inevitable attraction for you to travel and to extend your research internationally, I plea
that you never forget your homeland. I hope that in the fullness of time you return and further contribute to your
community and country with skills and talents honed by overseas experience.”
NB: PG means scholar awarded a Post Graduate Scholarship ($10,000). All other scholarships are university scholarships
($6,000).
2012 Freemasons Charity University Scholarship Recipients
University / RecipientHometownDegreeAuckland University of TechnologyJordyn DangenMuriwai Beach, AucklandBachelor of Heath ScienceUniversity of Auckland Jerry GaoRoyal Oak, AucklandPhD in Bioengineering PGEmily (An’an) ChaiRemuera, AucklandBachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)Gretta SchumacherManurewa, AucklandBachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of ArtsMancy (Man Sze) TongEpsom, AucklandBachelor of Science (Honours)Eve WaddingtonTimaruBachelor of Science (Honours)University of WaikatoGail HutchesonCambridgePhD in Human Geography PGDayne AddenbrookeHillcrest, HamiltonBachelor of Engineering Timothy CarpenterOhaupo, near HamiltonBachelor of MusicHilary MaxTaurangaBachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Social SciencesDanielle TappinMatamataBachelor of Management Studies (Honours)Massey UniversityAlison McKinlayWest Harbour, AucklandPhD in Clinical Psychology PGTeniah HowellMastertonBachelor of NursingKathleen ParisHillcrest, HamiltonPostgraduate Diploma in ScienceGiverny SmithTaurangaBachelor of BusinessEmily WilkinsonRotoruaBachelor of Aviation ManagementVictoria University of WellingtonJoshua FosterHavelock NorthMaster in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience PGDane AronsenBucklands Beach, AucklandBachelor of Science (Honours)Katherine BrayLower HuttBachelor of Science (Honours)Thomas GaynorWadestown, WellingtonBachelor of Music (Honours)Elizabeth WerryBrooklyn, WellingtonBachelor of ArtsLincoln UniversityRachel GroutLeeston, ChristchurchMaster of Commerce PGPaula CharmleyMt Pleasant, ChristchurchMaster of Commerce and ManagementUniversity of CanterburyHelen WarburtonPapanui, ChristchurchPhD in Freshwater Ecology PGJames BonifacioRiccarton, ChristchurchBachelor of Science (Honours)Scott ThomasRotoruaBachelor of Science (Honours)Sam WakelinLeeston, ChristchurchBachelor of Arts University of OtagoGeorgia KnowlesDunedinPostgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies PGLouis ChambersRoseneath, WellingtonBachelor of Laws and Bachelor of ArtsJames MountierDunedinBachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of CommercePhilip PirieDunedinBachelor of SurveyingAnthony RiseleyUpper Riccarton, ChristchurchBachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
ENDS